Tag Archives: Dublin

It’s hard to believe we are already in September! But, as we are (and thankfully, summer is still here), we are delighted that another Culture night is just around the corner – get on your marks as 19th September is the day! Last year, we had a great time with free circus workshop in Galway, […]

Top 5 reasons why you must book Barnacles Temple Bar Hostel Dublin for your next Dublin adventure: 1. THE best location in town Seriously, there is no better place to be in Dublin! We are surrounded by traditional pubs, quirky shops, best night clubs and venues, open markets, galleries, festivals and so much much more! […]

In addition to our daily free walking tour, we now have the following free tours in Dublin available as well: Literary Walk – City of Writer’s and Rogues. This tour examines how some of our most loved and celebrated creative literary thinkers embraced and determined the cultural identity of Dublin & Ireland through their famous […]

If your favourite country star cancelled their gigs in Dublin, fret not! Dublin has come together for a weekend of all things country (and some not so much country, for the rest of you!) Dublin goes country is a weekend celebration, with loads of free events! Don’t retire your cowboy boots yet, get them out […]

Are you student looking for a permanent place to stay in Dublin or Galway? Or just coming over to Ireland to learn English for few weeks? We have awesome weekly rates in both Dublin and Galway this season, with host of great freebies and perks! Long stay offer applies to any week long bookings, in our large […]

If you are in Dublin this bank holiday, you will be treated to something very unique! Half marathon through city centre, where there is a live band playing every mile! Welcome to the Dublin Rock n Roll Half Marathon, taking place this Monday, August 4th! Finish line is in Phoenix park with a great gig […]

Longitude is taking over Dublin and you should be there as well! With absolutely stellar line up, Marlay park promises to be the place of music, arts, crafts and some scrumptious food as well! In a warm up to Longitude, we have compiled a playlist for all you people out there – so just crank […]

City Spectacular is a free festival in Dublin set to entertain 300,000 people with performances, music, artisan food & much, much more! Slap bang in the middle of the summer, Dublin’s Merrion Square will be home to the biggest street performance competition in the world. But this year, alongside the world’s best street performers the […]

Summer deal time! This August, we in the Barnacles Temple Bar – voted the best hostel in Ireland and Barnacles Galway – the best located hostel in Galway, are giving you the best backpacker deals ever! 3 night stay in our 10/11 bed dorm is only €39 Lets put it in perspective… Would you […]

Docklands Summer Festival For the weekend of May 17& 18th head down to docklands for water activities mixed up with great food & fun! The newly developed Grand Canal Plaza and surrounding quays provide a uniquely modern and dynamic unban space for everyone to enjoy. Activities include wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, windsurfing and a canal barge gathering! […]